The government of Britain on Friday condemned the killing of miss Deborah Samuel Yakubu by her school mates, describing the murder as horrific.

Deborah Samuel, before the horrific incident was a student of Shehu Shagari Collage of Education Sokoto. She was killed and her remains burnt by Muslim students of the school on Thursday for alleged blasphemy against prophet Muhammad.

The British high commissioner to Nigeria, Catriona Laing, issued the condemnation of the act in a twitter on Friday from her personal handle @catrionalaing via its handle @UkinNigeria. “I condem the murder of Deborah Samuel in sokoto, and urge the police and relevant authorities to ensure the perpetrators of the horrific act are made to face justice in line with the law “ the Uk top envoy tweeted.

The Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN) and it’s youth wing (YOWICAN) have condemned the horrific murder act.